from the Korea Times (12/9):
Center of Healthcare, Technology, Tourism
By Park Si-soo
Staff Reporter
"Jeju Island has been portrayed as one of the best tourist destinations with its picturesque green fields and mountains, and crystal blue ocean as a backdrop. Numerous tourists from home and abroad have visited the nation's largest island year round.
But Jeju took a bold step six years ago toward its long-cherished dream ㅡ the Northeast Asian hub of education, healthcare, tourism and high-end technology." ...
"Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) was established in 2002 to realize the dream through the ``Jeju Free International City Development Project.''" ...
"According to JDC, it has signed investment contracts worth $1.8 billion with a major Malaysian conglomerate Berjaya for resort-type residential facilities; a memorandum of understanding (MOU) worth $880 million with a U.S.-based entertainment firm GHL for an amusement park; and another MOU worth $330 million with Berjaya." ...
for the complete story
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Dubai reaches new low -- refrigerated beach
Mr. Bergman found this winner -- from the Daily Mail (12/15):
World's first refrigerated BEACH to be built next to luxury hotel in Dubai
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 4:26 PM on 15th December 2008
"The world's first refrigerated beach is to be built at a luxury hotel in Dubai so the filthy rich holidaymakers don't burn their feet on the scalding hot sand.
The revolutionary beach will sit next to the new Palazzo Versace hotel and will include a system of heat-absorbing pipes built under the sand and giant wind blowers, designed to keep tourists cool in the searing 40-50C heat." ...
for the complete story
World's first refrigerated BEACH to be built next to luxury hotel in Dubai
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 4:26 PM on 15th December 2008
"The world's first refrigerated beach is to be built at a luxury hotel in Dubai so the filthy rich holidaymakers don't burn their feet on the scalding hot sand.
The revolutionary beach will sit next to the new Palazzo Versace hotel and will include a system of heat-absorbing pipes built under the sand and giant wind blowers, designed to keep tourists cool in the searing 40-50C heat." ...
for the complete story
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
San Diego businesses relying on touirsts and the military
from San Diego Business Journal (12/1):
Tourists, Military Patrons Help Business Stay Afloat Along Coast
By - 12/1/2008
San Diego Business Journal Staff
BY MARION WEBB
"The economy has tossed San Diego’s small businesses into rough waters this year and many expect that trend to continue in the year ahead, said the leaders of three coastal chambers of commerce.
The federal government’s financial bailout packages along with the slumping housing market, turmoil in the financial markets and high gas prices have led San Diegans and other beach visitors — from Oceanside in the north down through Interstate 5 communities to Imperial Beach — to cut back on spending. Fewer people enjoyed meals at area restaurants, shopped and visited the region’s attractions." ...
for the complete story
Tourists, Military Patrons Help Business Stay Afloat Along Coast
By - 12/1/2008
San Diego Business Journal Staff
BY MARION WEBB
"The economy has tossed San Diego’s small businesses into rough waters this year and many expect that trend to continue in the year ahead, said the leaders of three coastal chambers of commerce.
The federal government’s financial bailout packages along with the slumping housing market, turmoil in the financial markets and high gas prices have led San Diegans and other beach visitors — from Oceanside in the north down through Interstate 5 communities to Imperial Beach — to cut back on spending. Fewer people enjoyed meals at area restaurants, shopped and visited the region’s attractions." ...
for the complete story
Little Rock ball field bid on by Zoo and University
Arkansas Business (12/1):
UPDATED: Little Rock Receives Four Bids on Ray Winder Field
By Jamie Walden - 12/1/2008 4:45:01 PM
"The city of Little Rock on Monday received four bids to purchase its 3.82-acre portion of Ray Winder Field.
In a meeting on Monday, the University of Arkansas board of trustees approved a $1.1 million bid to buy the city-owned half of Ray Winder Field, and another $1 million to convert the 3.82-acre lot into a parking lot for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UA spokesman Ben Beaumont said." ...
"Other Bids
The Arkansas Zoological Foundation, the nonprofit that supports the Little Rock Zoo, bid to build an Asian elephant exhibit that would incorporate the grand stands at Ray Winder Field, zoo spokeswoman Susan Altrui said.
The foundation has bid $0 since the zoo is owned by the city. The property would just change hands in terms of departments.
But the foundation expects to invest $10 million to $20 million in an exhibit that will house four or five Asian elephants." ...
for the complete story
UPDATED: Little Rock Receives Four Bids on Ray Winder Field
By Jamie Walden - 12/1/2008 4:45:01 PM
"The city of Little Rock on Monday received four bids to purchase its 3.82-acre portion of Ray Winder Field.
In a meeting on Monday, the University of Arkansas board of trustees approved a $1.1 million bid to buy the city-owned half of Ray Winder Field, and another $1 million to convert the 3.82-acre lot into a parking lot for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, UA spokesman Ben Beaumont said." ...
"Other Bids
The Arkansas Zoological Foundation, the nonprofit that supports the Little Rock Zoo, bid to build an Asian elephant exhibit that would incorporate the grand stands at Ray Winder Field, zoo spokeswoman Susan Altrui said.
The foundation has bid $0 since the zoo is owned by the city. The property would just change hands in terms of departments.
But the foundation expects to invest $10 million to $20 million in an exhibit that will house four or five Asian elephants." ...
for the complete story
Florida marinas moving to "rackominiums"
from Boating Industry news (12/2):
Florida marinas modify their sales strategy
Boating Industry
Tuesday December 2, 2008
"TAMPA, Fla. — The rackominium-dockominium concept has been put on hold at the Tampa Harbour Yacht Club, which is turning from sales to leases to stay afloat, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported in a recent story.
The club — one in a network owned by Yacht Clubs of the Americas — recently decided not to close on any of its preliminary sales of wet slips and rackominiums." ...
for the complete story
*********
from the Tampa Bay Business Journal (12/1):
Friday, November 28, 2008 | Modified: Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:08 PM
Credit squeeze hammers sales of Tampa Harbour Yacht Club
Tampa Bay Business Journal - by Jane Meinhardt Staff Writer
KATHLEEN CABBLEFriday, November 28, 2008 | Modified: Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:08 PM
Credit squeeze hammers sales of Tampa Harbour Yacht Club spaceTampa Bay Business Journal - by Jane Meinhardt Staff Writer
"Tampa Harbour Yacht Club will lease instead of sell wet slips and dry storage space.
View Larger TAMPA —The rackominium-dockominium concept is sunk, for now." ...
"“We initially had about 90 sales,” said Jon Finstrom, president of YCOA. “Of these, for a variety of reasons, some couldn’t close and some wouldn’t. We made the decision not to close any and switch to rentals. We are still working through some issues with our lender, which has been a very good business partner.”" ...
"Buying space for a boat at the club as YCOA initially planned was not cheap. Depending on the size and location, rackominiums prices start in the $100,000 range. Wet slips — dockominiums — are priced by the linear foot, with prices ranging from $7,250 to $10,000 per foot."
for the complete story
Florida marinas modify their sales strategy
Boating Industry
Tuesday December 2, 2008
"TAMPA, Fla. — The rackominium-dockominium concept has been put on hold at the Tampa Harbour Yacht Club, which is turning from sales to leases to stay afloat, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported in a recent story.
The club — one in a network owned by Yacht Clubs of the Americas — recently decided not to close on any of its preliminary sales of wet slips and rackominiums." ...
for the complete story
*********
from the Tampa Bay Business Journal (12/1):
Friday, November 28, 2008 | Modified: Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:08 PM
Credit squeeze hammers sales of Tampa Harbour Yacht Club
Tampa Bay Business Journal - by Jane Meinhardt Staff Writer
KATHLEEN CABBLEFriday, November 28, 2008 | Modified: Monday, December 1, 2008 - 5:08 PM
Credit squeeze hammers sales of Tampa Harbour Yacht Club spaceTampa Bay Business Journal - by Jane Meinhardt Staff Writer
"Tampa Harbour Yacht Club will lease instead of sell wet slips and dry storage space.
View Larger TAMPA —The rackominium-dockominium concept is sunk, for now." ...
"“We initially had about 90 sales,” said Jon Finstrom, president of YCOA. “Of these, for a variety of reasons, some couldn’t close and some wouldn’t. We made the decision not to close any and switch to rentals. We are still working through some issues with our lender, which has been a very good business partner.”" ...
"Buying space for a boat at the club as YCOA initially planned was not cheap. Depending on the size and location, rackominiums prices start in the $100,000 range. Wet slips — dockominiums — are priced by the linear foot, with prices ranging from $7,250 to $10,000 per foot."
for the complete story
Cranford, NJ redevelopment nearing
from GlobeStNJ (12/1):
December 1, 2008 04:18pm
Redevelopment Deal Said to Be Near
By Eric Peterson
"CRANFORD, NJ-It was designated as an area in need of redevelopment nearly a decade ago, and now a three-acre site along this township’s Rahway River frontage may finally be close to actually getting redeveloped. Garden Commercial Properties has been actively negotiating a redevelopment agreement with township officials," ...
"According to the latest plans unveiled recently by Anthony DiGiovanni, director of development for the Short Hills-based Garden Commercial and a local resident, the riverfront redevelopment plan would encompass 106 residential units, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 14,000 square feet of professional office space" ... "Architectural plans developed by the Union, NJ-based Appel Design Group call for two three-story mixed-use buildings with a four-story residential building to the rear of the site, along with a pair of 3,000-square-foot public plazas. Projected cost of the project has not been released, but according to the source that number could be in the $75-million to $100-million range." ...
for the complete story
According to the latest plans unveiled recently by Anthony DiGiovanni, director of development for the Short Hills-based Garden Commercial and a local resident, the riverfront redevelopment plan would encompass 106 residential units, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 14,000 square feet of professional office space along South Ave., High St. and the river. Architectural plans developed by the Union, NJ-based Appel Design Group call for two three-story mixed-use buildings with a four-story residential building to the rear of the site, along with a pair of 3,000-square-foot public plazas. Projected cost of the project has not been released, but according to the source that number could be in the $75-million to $100-million range.
December 1, 2008 04:18pm
Redevelopment Deal Said to Be Near
By Eric Peterson
"CRANFORD, NJ-It was designated as an area in need of redevelopment nearly a decade ago, and now a three-acre site along this township’s Rahway River frontage may finally be close to actually getting redeveloped. Garden Commercial Properties has been actively negotiating a redevelopment agreement with township officials," ...
"According to the latest plans unveiled recently by Anthony DiGiovanni, director of development for the Short Hills-based Garden Commercial and a local resident, the riverfront redevelopment plan would encompass 106 residential units, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 14,000 square feet of professional office space" ... "Architectural plans developed by the Union, NJ-based Appel Design Group call for two three-story mixed-use buildings with a four-story residential building to the rear of the site, along with a pair of 3,000-square-foot public plazas. Projected cost of the project has not been released, but according to the source that number could be in the $75-million to $100-million range." ...
for the complete story
According to the latest plans unveiled recently by Anthony DiGiovanni, director of development for the Short Hills-based Garden Commercial and a local resident, the riverfront redevelopment plan would encompass 106 residential units, 20,000 square feet of retail space and 14,000 square feet of professional office space along South Ave., High St. and the river. Architectural plans developed by the Union, NJ-based Appel Design Group call for two three-story mixed-use buildings with a four-story residential building to the rear of the site, along with a pair of 3,000-square-foot public plazas. Projected cost of the project has not been released, but according to the source that number could be in the $75-million to $100-million range.
Canadian arts groups, the economy, and Ballet BC lay offs
from the Calgary Herald (11/27):
Arts groups yet to feel impact of downturn
By Bob Clark
November 27, 2008
"In the wake of Ballet BC's decision on Tuesday to lay off its dancers and some of its administrative staff because of the current economic decline, it's mostly a matter of steady-as-she-goes for several of Calgary's largest performing arts organizations." ...
for the complete story
************
from the Vancouver Sun (11/25):
Massive layoffs rock Ballet BC
November 25, 2008
"VANCOUVER - Ballet BC has laid off its entire company. The announcement came Tuesday at a news conference." ...
"With ticket sales down by about $270,000 because of the ongoing economic decline, Ballet BC is hoping that its annual Christmas presentation of The Nutcracker can help save the company’s season." ...
for the complete story
**********
from the Vancouver Sun (11/27):
Many arts groups still flourishing
Ballet BC's layoffs and poor ticket sales not reflective of other arts groups' experiences
By Darah Hansen, with a file from Gerry Bellett
November 27, 2008
"Arts organizations in Vancouver and across the province remained optimistic about their financial futures Wednesday, the day after Ballet BC laid off dancers and staff, citing declining ticket sales linked to the global economic crisis." ...
for the complete story
Arts groups yet to feel impact of downturn
By Bob Clark
November 27, 2008
"In the wake of Ballet BC's decision on Tuesday to lay off its dancers and some of its administrative staff because of the current economic decline, it's mostly a matter of steady-as-she-goes for several of Calgary's largest performing arts organizations." ...
for the complete story
************
from the Vancouver Sun (11/25):
Massive layoffs rock Ballet BC
November 25, 2008
"VANCOUVER - Ballet BC has laid off its entire company. The announcement came Tuesday at a news conference." ...
"With ticket sales down by about $270,000 because of the ongoing economic decline, Ballet BC is hoping that its annual Christmas presentation of The Nutcracker can help save the company’s season." ...
for the complete story
**********
from the Vancouver Sun (11/27):
Many arts groups still flourishing
Ballet BC's layoffs and poor ticket sales not reflective of other arts groups' experiences
By Darah Hansen, with a file from Gerry Bellett
November 27, 2008
"Arts organizations in Vancouver and across the province remained optimistic about their financial futures Wednesday, the day after Ballet BC laid off dancers and staff, citing declining ticket sales linked to the global economic crisis." ...
for the complete story
Monday, December 1, 2008
San Francisco Bay area hotel RevPAR up
from the California Real Estate Journal (12/1):
Bay Area Hotel Market Reported Gains in ADR and RevPAR
"SAN FRANCISCO - Amid Smith Travel Research's negative hotel figures for October, the San Francisco/San Mateo region recorded the nation's third largest gains in revenue per available room and average daily rate so far this year.
The Bay area's RevPAR increased 7.8 percent, its ADR posted a 6.4 percent gain and its occupancy climbed 1.3 percent." ...
for the complete story
Bay Area Hotel Market Reported Gains in ADR and RevPAR
"SAN FRANCISCO - Amid Smith Travel Research's negative hotel figures for October, the San Francisco/San Mateo region recorded the nation's third largest gains in revenue per available room and average daily rate so far this year.
The Bay area's RevPAR increased 7.8 percent, its ADR posted a 6.4 percent gain and its occupancy climbed 1.3 percent." ...
for the complete story
Shanghai breaks ground on tower
from the International Herald Tribune (11/29):
Shanghai to break ground on new tallest building
The Associated Press
Saturday, November 29, 2008
"SHANGHAI, China: Construction projects are grinding to a halt as financing runs dry elsewhere in the world, but in China's biggest city, they are still going strong.
On Saturday, Shanghai officially began work on what will become its tallest skyscraper — a 2,073-foot (632-meter) tower in the city's Lujiazui financial center that will tower over the current highest building, the recently completed 1,614-foot (492-meter) Shanghai World Financial Center.
While China's economy is slowing and exporters are feeling the pinch, the sinuous glass building — to be called the Shanghai Tower — is one of a slew of government-funded construction projects that authorities are using to stimulate growth and create jobs." ...
for the complete story
Shanghai to break ground on new tallest building
The Associated Press
Saturday, November 29, 2008
"SHANGHAI, China: Construction projects are grinding to a halt as financing runs dry elsewhere in the world, but in China's biggest city, they are still going strong.
On Saturday, Shanghai officially began work on what will become its tallest skyscraper — a 2,073-foot (632-meter) tower in the city's Lujiazui financial center that will tower over the current highest building, the recently completed 1,614-foot (492-meter) Shanghai World Financial Center.
While China's economy is slowing and exporters are feeling the pinch, the sinuous glass building — to be called the Shanghai Tower — is one of a slew of government-funded construction projects that authorities are using to stimulate growth and create jobs." ...
for the complete story
Vancouver Olympic hotel space already coming up short
from Google news Canada (11/30):
People lucky enough to get tickets to 2010 Olympics now face hotel hurdle
"VANCOUVER, B.C. — To say thank you for sharing his life, Jeff Barber wants to give his adoptive father the gift of a lifetime - a trip to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The Santa Clarita, Calif., resident is crossing his fingers that he'll find out this week that at least some of the tickets he's requested will come through.
In the mean time he's trying to scale the next hurdle in getting to the Games: Finding a place to stay.
Barber has called area hotels, sent e-mails to everyone he knows asking if they have any friends in Vancouver and even offered his house in California as a swap. He finally posted an online ad asking for help." ...
for the complete story
People lucky enough to get tickets to 2010 Olympics now face hotel hurdle
"VANCOUVER, B.C. — To say thank you for sharing his life, Jeff Barber wants to give his adoptive father the gift of a lifetime - a trip to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The Santa Clarita, Calif., resident is crossing his fingers that he'll find out this week that at least some of the tickets he's requested will come through.
In the mean time he's trying to scale the next hurdle in getting to the Games: Finding a place to stay.
Barber has called area hotels, sent e-mails to everyone he knows asking if they have any friends in Vancouver and even offered his house in California as a swap. He finally posted an online ad asking for help." ...
for the complete story
Cubs bidders down to 3
from Crain's Chicago Business (12/1):
Cubs bidders cut to 3
Dec. 01, 2008
"(Reuters) — At least three groups submitted offers to Tribune Co.on Monday, in the latest round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, two sources familiar with the process said on Monday.
Groups led by Tom Ricketts, chief executive of Chicago investment bank Incapital LLC and the son of the founder of TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.; Marc Utay, a managing partner with New York-based private equity firm Clarion Capital Partners LLC; and Chicago real estate executive Hersh Klaff submitted the bids, said the sources, both of whom asked not to be identified because the bidding is still ongoing." ...
for the complete story
Cubs bidders cut to 3
Dec. 01, 2008
"(Reuters) — At least three groups submitted offers to Tribune Co.on Monday, in the latest round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, two sources familiar with the process said on Monday.
Groups led by Tom Ricketts, chief executive of Chicago investment bank Incapital LLC and the son of the founder of TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.; Marc Utay, a managing partner with New York-based private equity firm Clarion Capital Partners LLC; and Chicago real estate executive Hersh Klaff submitted the bids, said the sources, both of whom asked not to be identified because the bidding is still ongoing." ...
for the complete story
HNW travelers and the economy
from Hotels (12/1):
Affluent Travelers Less Affected By Economy
-- Hotels, 12/1/2008 9:17:00 AM
"ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2008) - Most travel service suppliers - both domestic and international - will have to work harder in the months ahead to capture a meaningful share of travel demand, according to the results of the most recent "travelhorizons(TM)" survey of U.S. adults conducted the week of October 13, 2008. Co-authored by Ypartnership and the Travel Industry Association in Washington, DC, this on-going national survey of over 2,200 adults explores the travel intentions of Americans during the forthcoming six months." ...
for the complete story
Affluent Travelers Less Affected By Economy
-- Hotels, 12/1/2008 9:17:00 AM
"ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2008) - Most travel service suppliers - both domestic and international - will have to work harder in the months ahead to capture a meaningful share of travel demand, according to the results of the most recent "travelhorizons(TM)" survey of U.S. adults conducted the week of October 13, 2008. Co-authored by Ypartnership and the Travel Industry Association in Washington, DC, this on-going national survey of over 2,200 adults explores the travel intentions of Americans during the forthcoming six months." ...
for the complete story
L.A. Live openings/impact
from the Los Angeles Business Journal (12/1):
L.A. Gets a Live One
By JOEL RUSSELL - 12/1/2008
Los Angeles Business Journal Staff
"L.A. Live passes a milestone this week as five businesses open at the $2.5-billion downtown real estate project, with more coming online before the end of the year." ...
for the complete story
L.A. Gets a Live One
By JOEL RUSSELL - 12/1/2008
Los Angeles Business Journal Staff
"L.A. Live passes a milestone this week as five businesses open at the $2.5-billion downtown real estate project, with more coming online before the end of the year." ...
for the complete story
Florida Marlins stadium stalled
from the Miami Herald (11/26):
Posted on Wed, Nov. 26, 2008
Florida Marlins push back stadium opening to 2012
BY MICHAEL VASQUEZ AND BARRY JACKSON
"The Florida Marlins said their dream 37,000-seat retractable roof stadium won't be ready until Opening Day 2012, a year later than planned, as team officials blamed a legal challenge for pushing back the deadline.
Marlins president David Samson said the stadium's designers thought the ''risk of cost overruns had become too high'' for a 2011 opening." ...
for the complete story
Posted on Wed, Nov. 26, 2008
Florida Marlins push back stadium opening to 2012
BY MICHAEL VASQUEZ AND BARRY JACKSON
"The Florida Marlins said their dream 37,000-seat retractable roof stadium won't be ready until Opening Day 2012, a year later than planned, as team officials blamed a legal challenge for pushing back the deadline.
Marlins president David Samson said the stadium's designers thought the ''risk of cost overruns had become too high'' for a 2011 opening." ...
for the complete story
CA commercial buildings, AB 1103, and energy efficiency
from GlobeSt (11/30):
November 30, 2008 06:51pm
New Law Ranks Commercial Buildings by Efficiency
By Brian K. Miller
"SAN FRANCISCO-A new law on the books means commercial building owners in California are about to see how they stack up against their peers in terms of energy consumption—and so, too, are the buildings’ prospective buyers, financiers and lessees. For owners who have been proactive, the information could push a lot of business their way as businesses look for energy efficient buildings that will help them meet their own sustainability goals. For owners who have not been proactive the imminent list could prompt improvements or result in lower occupancies and lower lease rates." ...
"Under AB 1103, beginning this January, electric and gas utilities are required to maintain records of the energy consumption data of all nonresidential buildings to which they provide service and, upon request of an owner, upload those records to a secure online interactive energy management tool maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency that tracks and assess energy and water consumption." ...
for the complete story
November 30, 2008 06:51pm
New Law Ranks Commercial Buildings by Efficiency
By Brian K. Miller
"SAN FRANCISCO-A new law on the books means commercial building owners in California are about to see how they stack up against their peers in terms of energy consumption—and so, too, are the buildings’ prospective buyers, financiers and lessees. For owners who have been proactive, the information could push a lot of business their way as businesses look for energy efficient buildings that will help them meet their own sustainability goals. For owners who have not been proactive the imminent list could prompt improvements or result in lower occupancies and lower lease rates." ...
"Under AB 1103, beginning this January, electric and gas utilities are required to maintain records of the energy consumption data of all nonresidential buildings to which they provide service and, upon request of an owner, upload those records to a secure online interactive energy management tool maintained by the US Environmental Protection Agency that tracks and assess energy and water consumption." ...
for the complete story
RTKL closes its sports group
from Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal (12/1):
Architecture firm RTKL closes down sports group led by Turner
Published December 01, 2008 : Page 20
"The slowdown in sports construction has forced architects to lay off designers and support staff. The most noticeable cuts came at RTKL in Los Angeles, which eliminated its sports and public assembly group led by Ron Turner, a company vice president." ...
"“We are no longer in the arena and stadium design business,” McKay said. “It was a spin-off of our mixed-use work, and Ron had a small team working for him. It’s the consequences of the market and the economy.”" ...
for the complete story
Architecture firm RTKL closes down sports group led by Turner
Published December 01, 2008 : Page 20
"The slowdown in sports construction has forced architects to lay off designers and support staff. The most noticeable cuts came at RTKL in Los Angeles, which eliminated its sports and public assembly group led by Ron Turner, a company vice president." ...
"“We are no longer in the arena and stadium design business,” McKay said. “It was a spin-off of our mixed-use work, and Ron had a small team working for him. It’s the consequences of the market and the economy.”" ...
for the complete story
Atlanta Braves debut new, stored-value tickets
from Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal (12/1):
Braves make loaded offer to ticket buyers
By DON MURET
Published December 01, 2008 : Page 04
"The Atlanta Braves are offering stored-value tickets to any fan buying a full-season ticket for 2009 at Turner Field.
The Braves have embraced the new technology after introducing stored-value, or “loaded,” tickets on a limited basis in 2008 for the 1,700 Henry Aaron seats behind home plate." ...
for the complete story
Braves make loaded offer to ticket buyers
By DON MURET
Published December 01, 2008 : Page 04
"The Atlanta Braves are offering stored-value tickets to any fan buying a full-season ticket for 2009 at Turner Field.
The Braves have embraced the new technology after introducing stored-value, or “loaded,” tickets on a limited basis in 2008 for the 1,700 Henry Aaron seats behind home plate." ...
for the complete story
Sacramento posed to benefit from green development
from the Sacramento Bee (11/30):
Sacramento could get boost from green economy
By Jim Downing
jdowning@sacbee.com
Published: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 | Page 1D
"For Sacramento, the light at the end of the economic tunnel may be green.
The largest solar-panel factory on the continent is taking shape in McClellan Park. Economic development officials say more than half the companies checking out the region are in clean-tech. And state government is rolling out the nation's most ambitious energy-efficiency and renewable power programs, making it a huge potential ally – and customer – for the green economy." ...
for the complete story
Sacramento could get boost from green economy
By Jim Downing
jdowning@sacbee.com
Published: Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 | Page 1D
"For Sacramento, the light at the end of the economic tunnel may be green.
The largest solar-panel factory on the continent is taking shape in McClellan Park. Economic development officials say more than half the companies checking out the region are in clean-tech. And state government is rolling out the nation's most ambitious energy-efficiency and renewable power programs, making it a huge potential ally – and customer – for the green economy." ...
for the complete story
Canadian tourism to the U.S. figures released
from the U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (12/1):
HIGHLIGHTS: 2007 Canadian Visitors to the United States
"Each of nine regions and 18 of 21 states had visitor increases in 2007 over 2006 levels.
The top five destination states were New York, Florida, Washington, Michigan, and California
Florida accounted for 14% of visitors, but 33% of visitor nights.
Ontario is the #1 origin province—producing 8.1 million and 46 percent of all visitors"
for the complete data tables -- includes visitor nights, spending, accommodations, purpose of visit, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS: 2007 Canadian Visitors to the United States
"Each of nine regions and 18 of 21 states had visitor increases in 2007 over 2006 levels.
The top five destination states were New York, Florida, Washington, Michigan, and California
Florida accounted for 14% of visitors, but 33% of visitor nights.
Ontario is the #1 origin province—producing 8.1 million and 46 percent of all visitors"
for the complete data tables -- includes visitor nights, spending, accommodations, purpose of visit, etc.
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